US Bridges

564th Ave over West Bow Creek Trib

Fair

Cedar County, Nebraska · .5S of Bow Valley · Structure no. C001412535

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

564th Ave over West Bow Creek Trib is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 564th Ave over West Bow Creek Trib in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries564th Ave
CrossesWest Bow Creek Trib
Location.5S of Bow Valley
RouteCounty Highway 125
CountyCedar County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.7094, -97.2493
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2003)
Projected traffic127 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 564th Ave over West Bow Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 564th Ave over West Bow Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 564th Ave over West Bow Creek Trib carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 564th Ave over West Bow Creek Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 564th Ave over West Bow Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.